Rolando Taco's

July 21, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE FOR HAND DRYING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED THE REAR DISH/PREP HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH UTENSILS AND DISHES INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES; FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF PASTOR ON THE COUNTER IN THE COOKS LINE AREA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 93F-103F, AND A CONTAINER OF STEAK ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL AT 105F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. FOUND CHICKEN, BEEF, EGGS, PORK, SHRIMP, SHREDDED LETTACE, SOUR CREAM, FISH, AND COOKED PEPPERS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F TO 66F INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND STEAK, GROUND BEEF, MILK, RICE, BEANS, AND CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F TO 58F INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: FOUND EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.0 F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE FLIES ON DIRTY DISHES, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, GARBAGE CANS, THE WALLS, AND FLYING AROUND THE FOOD IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES BEHING STORED OUTSIDE THE RESTAURANT IN THE BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT CLEAN DISHES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO OUTDOOR CONTAMINATION.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE AND ON THE GASKETS OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR DISH/PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE REAR WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
code 53
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND A BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. • FOUND BLACK DEBRIS AND DUST ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 9, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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